2. With whom does Bao-yu spend his evening after being scolded by Aroma for defending her?
(a) Patience.
(b) Aroma.
(c) The Mattress.
(d) Musk.

3. As Bao-yu, Xi-feng, and Qin Zhong talk during Chapter 14, what do they learn has happened?
(a) Dai-yu's mother has passed away.
(b) Bao-yu's father has passed away.
(c) Qin-shi has passed away.
(d) Dai-yu's father has passed away.

4. Who leads Yuan-chun's arrival at her garden?
(a) A priest.
(b) An unshaven nun.
(c) Jia Zheng and Grandmother Jia.
(d) An envoy of eunuchs.

5. In Xi-feng's dream, why is Qin-shi concerned about the family falling on hard times?
(a) Because no provisions will be made for seasonal offerings or for funds for the clan school.
(b) Because it will ruin her reputation.
(c) Because it will bring shame on the family.
(d) Because they will not be able to pay rent.

6. What character does one of the child actors look like?
(a) Dai-yu.
(b) Xi-feng.
(c) Bao-chai.
(d) Aroma.

7. Who calls for Bao-yu to tell the boy he is to be moved in with the girls?
(a) Aroma.
(b) Xi-feng.
(c) Jia Zheng.
(d) Grandmother Jia.

8. What gift does Shui Rong give to Bao-yu?
(a) A tunic.
(b) A ring.
(c) A rosary.
(d) A necklace.

9. What is Shui Rong's title?
(a) The head of the Rong mansion.
(b) The King of Bei-jing.
(c) The Prince of Shanghai.
(d) The Prince of Bei-jing.

10. Who scolds Aroma for not getting up when she enters a room?
(a) Nannie Li.
(b) Bao-chai.
(c) Yu-chun.
(d) Dai-yu.

11. To whose house does Bao-yu wander to to study to look at a painting that he likes?
(a) His cousin Zhen.
(b) His uncle Feng-shu.
(c) His friend Qin-shi.
(d) His cousin Ming.

12. During what time will Bao-yu be allowed to live with the girls?
(a) As long as Dai-yu is living there.
(b) While he is an adolescent.
(c) While Yuan-chun is absent.
(d) Until he is married.

13. What arrangements does Xi-feng talk to her husband about in relation to get-togethers?
(a) Yuan-chun's next visit.
(b) Boa-chai's birthday party.
(c) Dai-yu's blessing.
(d) Bao-yu's birthday party.

14. What did Bao-yu not allow to be taken from him by his pages?
(a) The purse given to him by Dai-yu.
(b) His schoolbooks.
(c) A rabbit foot pendant.
(d) The sachet given to him by Dai-yu.

15. After a night's sleep, who does Bao-yu wake up next to in Chapter 21?
(a) Precious.
(b) Bao-chai.
(c) Aroma.
(d) Dai-yu.